Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg


The Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg is an internationally renowned symphony orchestra based in Hamburg. As of 2015, Kent Nagano has been General Music Director and chief conductor . The Philharmoniker Hamburg also serves as the orchestra of the Hamburg State Opera. The Hamburg Philharmonic is one of three major orchestras in Hamburg, the others being the Hamburger Symphoniker and the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra.

History

The forerunner organization, die Philharmonische Gesellschaft, was founded on November 9, 1828, and was led by Friedrich Wilhelm Grund.
In 1934 it merged with the Stadttheater-Orchester to become the Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg. The present name was adopted in 2005.

Chief conductors

; Die Philharmonische Gesellschaft
; Vereins Hamburgischer Musikfreunde
; Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg